Australia at a Glance
Population, currency, timezone and practical travel essentials
26.7M
Population
Canberra
Capital
Australia and New Zealand
Region
AUD
Australian dollar
English
Language
Sydney
Local Time Zone
+61
Calling Code
Left
Driving Side
Type I
Power Plug
000
Emergency Number
Practical details are provided as general travel guidance — always verify current requirements (visas, driving rules, plug adapters) before you travel.
Top Cities in Australia
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702 stays
Gold Coast
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40
442 stays
Sunshine Coast
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25
381 stays
Brisbane
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25
325 stays
Perth
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50
306 stays
Port Stephens
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12
276 stays
Cairns
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45
203 stays
Adelaide
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20
177 stays
Mornington Peninsula
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12
139 stays
Kingscliff
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12
130 stays
Darwin
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12
124 stays
Margaret River
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16
124 stays
Townsville
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12
120 stays
Hobart
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24
105 stays
Whitsunday Islands
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16
Byron Bay
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12
Hunter Valley
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16
Canberra
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16
Port Douglas
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16
Top-Rated Hotels in Australia
Highest guest scores — curated from 19,461 properties
Travel Guides for Australia
Itineraries, food guides, hidden gems & budget tips
Itinerary
Melbourne Itinerary Guide
📍 Melbourne
Food
Melbourne Food Guide
📍 Melbourne
Budget
Melbourne Budget Guide
📍 Melbourne
First Timer
Melbourne First Timer Guide
📍 Melbourne
Hidden Gems
Melbourne Hidden Gems Guide
📍 Melbourne
Itinerary
Sydney Itinerary Guide
📍 Sydney
Food
Sydney Food Guide
📍 Sydney
Budget
Sydney Budget Guide
📍 Sydney